jcbigpaw Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 This one started life as a Polar Lights "Herbie the Love Bug" snap kit. I've been working on it for the past five months in my spare time. Modifications are numerous and the end result was not quite what I first envisioned but I really like it. For build pics check out http://www.modelcars...topic=52052&hl= Hope you like the build.
cobraman Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 Very cool. I would like to have a real one like that but maybe with a chopped top.
Sam Cates Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 NICE! Love the look of it, great job! ...and it is still rocking a 6 volt generator, YEAH!
rustybill1960 Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 Very nice build I like it Thank You for sharing Later Russ
surfjunke Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 That is one awesome Bug! Very nice work. Really like the finish, the engine & the details.
Badluck 13 Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 Sweet Dubb!!,and glad ya left the Lil' Air Sucker in it.....love it...
ronr Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Cool Build!!!! What kit did the engine come from? Edited May 28, 2012 by ronr
jcbigpaw Posted May 29, 2012 Author Posted May 29, 2012 Cool Build!!!! What kit did the engine come from? Thanks for all the praise. The engine is from the Polar Lights kit. I had to shave the doghouse then scratch build the intakes and coil. Four barrel carbs, oil filter and air filters were from the parts box then modified. Mufflers came off a 39 Chevy then I built the pipes to connect them.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 The stretched wheelbase is an interesting idea. Cool little bug.
jcbigpaw Posted May 30, 2012 Author Posted May 30, 2012 For anyone that really digs these cars check out volksrods.com for some pics of the real thing. ?
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